The Concept of Basyar in the Qur'anic Perspective: a Humanistic Psychology Approach
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https://doi.org/10.28918/religia.v26i2.1137Abstract
Human, in the Qur'anic perspective, is described using various terms, one of which is Al-Basyar. The term
Al-Basyar refers to the outward appearance of something beautiful and originates from the word basyarah,
meaning skin. This study aims to examine and explore the concept of humans as Al-Basyar from the
Qur'anic perspective. This research employs a qualitative method with content analysis as the primary
approach, focusing on the interpretation of Qur'anic verses. Primary data were derived from the Qur'an and
cross-checked with secondary sources, including classical and contemporary interpretations. The findings of
study reveal that: (a) the word basyar appears 37 times in the Qur'an—31 times without the definite
article (alif-lam), 5 times with the definite article, and once in the dual form; (b) there are 9 verses
describing humans as basyar in general, highlighting their physical needs such as eating, having skin,
engaging in sexual activity, and experiencing mortality; (c) 5 verses discuss the process of human creation
involving soil, water, and the infusion of the spirit; (d) 23 verses discuss prophethood, including 13 depicting
societal rejection and slander of prophets, and 10 emphasizing prophets as ordinary humans (basyar); (e)
using a humanistic psychology perspective, basyar represents humans with basic physiological needs such as
eating, drinking, sleeping, and sexual relations. This study contributes to Islamic scholarship by providing
an integrative understanding of basyar as a term bridging Qur'anic theology and humanistic psychology.
Furthermore, the use of content analysis as a methodological tool in exploring Qur'anic concepts
demonstrates the potential for interdisciplinary approaches in Qur'anic studies.
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